under the microscope

English

Pronunciation

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Adverb

under the microscope

1. (idiomatic, figurative) Under close scrutiny or examination.

   Synonyms: under the loupe, under the magnifying glass

   After his productivity flagged, his boss put him under the microscope to try to isolate and correct the problem.

Usage notes

• Also used as adjective.

Translations

under close scrutiny

• Greek: στο μικροσκόπιο (sto mikroskópio), κάτω από το μικροσκόπιο (káto apó to mikroskópio)
• Polish: pod lupę
• Swedish: under luppen

See also

• under the gun